Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills has the capacity to handle the full range of transactional corporate mandates across a number of sectors; financial services, including banking, insurance, and fintech, is an area of particular expertise for the firm, as is TMT and related infrastructure projects. Through its association with Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, the firm is not only able to enhance its cross-border capabilities, but also draw on the extensive experience of seconded partners David Dawborn, Vik Tang, and Cellia Cognard across M&A, joint ventures, and corporate transactions more generally. Other key names include Sakurayuki, who specialises in telecoms; Stephanie, who focusses on healthcare; Irfan Ghazali, who has an emphasis on TMT; and Abimata Putra, who works primarily in the financial services and industrial sectors. Founding partner Santi Darmawan also continues to be active within the team.
Testimonials
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- 'HBT's practice is unique because of the dedication and hands-on approach of the partners, who are willing to go the extra mile to resolve complex matters for their clients.'
- 'I've worked extensively with Vik Tang on several M&A transactions in Indonesia. Vik has demonstrated a high level of service, excellence and dedication to his clients, especially in his ability to strike a balance between pushing the legal boundaries and achieving commercial objectives, thus maximising the interests of his client.'
Key clients
- Indonesia Investment Authority
- Warburg Pincus
Work highlights
- Advised Axiata Group Berhad and PT XL Axiata Tbk on the acquisition of 66.03% equity interest in internet service provider PT Link Net Tbk.
- Advised Warburg Pincus on its acquisition of PT Asuransi Bina Dana Arta Tbk (ABDA), a listed general insurance company in Indonesia.